{"id":1139387,"url":"https://alion.io/job/zeiss-product-injection-expert","title":"Product Injection Expert","company":{"id":5290,"name":"Zeiss","domain":"zeiss.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/zeiss","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":76,"open_postings":157,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.962,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":32,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Public Policy","role_family":"Public Policy","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Castiglione Olona, Italy"],"countries":["IT"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":36000,"max_usd":86000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":147},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T09:58:51Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T09:58:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"About the Company\nZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, its employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.\nAbout the Role\nWe’re looking for an Injection Product Expert to join us in Castiglione Olona, Varese, Italy. Within our Product Development organisation, you will work across Engineering, Production, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics and Product teams to support the successful development and industrialisation of injection-molded Sun Lens products. As Injection Product Expert, you will manage the development of injection-molded Sun Lens products, taking responsibility for projects from initial technical feasibility through to production readiness and successful market introduction.\nResponsibilities\nThe role of Injection Product Expert will involve:\nManaging the end-to-end New Product Development process for thermoplastic injection molding projects, including new molds, materials, lens thicknesses, inserts and product changes.\nDriving development cycles for thermoplastic materials, including Polycarbonate and Polyamide, and assessing their suitability for new product applications.\nConducting technical feasibility assessments and defining testing, qualification, validation and industrialization plans in collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.\nLeading cross-functional coordination between Product Development, Production, Logistics and Engineering to ensure development schedules and product release deadlines are achieved.\nDriving production readiness for new injected product launches and ensuring Time-to-Market targets are met, working with Key Account Managers and customers when required.\nLeading product testing activities in partnership with the Product Team and working with Quality to establish appropriate product specifications.\nInvestigating non-conformities and development failures alongside Engineering, applying Six Sigma methodologies, Design of Experiments and Minitab analysis where appropriate.\nTracking and documenting development progress through internal company systems and portals, including Friday and the NPR portal.\nQualifications\nYour Experience\nA university degree in a scientific or technical discipline, ideally Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.\nAt least 2-3 years’ professional experience within an injection molding environment.\nRequired Skills\nGood knowledge of thermoplastic materials and injection molding processes.\nGood knowledge of project management, with the ability to coordinate multiple development activities and stakeholders.\nStrong organisational skills, with experience of industrial resource planning, prioritization and task management.\nStrong relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.\nGood proficiency in both Italian and English.\nGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office.\nPreferred Skills\nIt would be desirable if you had:\nApproximately five years’ experience within injection molding or a related manufacturing environment.\nExperience using Minitab and applying Six Sigma methodologies, including Design of Experiments.\nExperience supporting the industrialization and launch of thermoplastic injection-molded products.\nPay range and compensation package\nIf you join ZEISS, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:\nSalary: 30,000€ - 45,000€ base salary\nBonus: Attendance, Production and Performance related\nGeneral Welfare Benefits\nSubsidized canteed\nSmart Working (3 days in the office, 2 days smart working)\nRole Details\nThe role is based in Castiglione Olona and will require flexibility to travel, including both short- and long-range business travel. Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.\nZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities and to creating an inclusive work environment. 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